AP®︎ Statistics (pre-2026): Topic 3.1 Flashcards

Master key terms and definitions for Topic 3.1 of AP Statistics (pre-2026) – Introducing Statistics: Do the Data We Collected Tell the Truth? to help you prep for quizzes and the AP exam.

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Random Sampling

Definition

Selecting individuals by chance so each population member has a known opportunity to be chosen.

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Random Sampling
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Selecting individuals by chance so each population member has a known opportunity to be chosen.

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Random Assignment
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Using chance to place subjects into treatment groups in an experiment.

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Representative Sample
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A sample that accurately reflects the important characteristics of the population.

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Bias
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A systematic tendency for a study to favor certain outcomes or miss the truth.

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Generalizability
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The extent to which results from a sample can be applied to the population.

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Convenience Sampling
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Choosing individuals who are easiest to reach rather than selecting by chance.

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Voluntary Response Sample
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A sample made of people who choose themselves to participate.

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Self-Selection Bias
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Distortion caused when participants decide for themselves whether to join a study.

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